Usually, not always, if any of these people are trying to sell something, it should be discarded. I have found very few exceptions. I'm 82 and don't use supplements. I do use Flaxseed and a little Chia mainly for fiber but also a good source of protein. VegSource deserves a big thank you for keeping us informed. I appreciate you.
Thank You so much for this presentation! I like that you don't guess anything, but you just look up the actual facts and present it in an easy to understand way. This is indeed a very important topic to talk about.
I am so grateful for people like Jeff who do the hard work that the rest of us don't have the time or the expertise to do. Nutrition studies can be a confusing mess to us lay people, and Jeff breaks it all down for us in language that's easy to understand. This video, as well as other videos that Jeff has done on Dr. Fuhrman, makes it clear that Fuhrman is not a trustworthy source of information. I wish there was a reliable source that rates these doctors and diet gurus so that we can know who is more trustworthy.
Thanks for the corrections on this inferior 'science'. I shared it to my social medias. People need to know. Always grateful that you are always there to correct false data. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
This video is greatly appreciated. I think it is very clear that Dr. Fuhrman's representation of the study was extremely dishonest, and his motivation for engaging in such behavior is the sale of his overpriced supplement. Unfortunately, Dr. Furhman is likely laughing all the way to the bank.
Thank you very much for being so thorough and exposing these facts. I almost trusted Dr. Fuhrman I especially like where you compared the Kirkland brand compared to his crazy.
Kudos, Jeff! Your analysis is spot on. I was considering taking this very one you mentioned. I'm done and NOT going ahead with any purchase of DHA. Thank you for your continued work against the lies. You are a real truth seeker! Let's share this with all we know.
I don't trust anyone anymore!!!! Fuhrman should respond with a video, however, he won't. There are hardly any debates anymore on ANY issue. Everyone's out to make a buck and lieing / distorting studies. The studies themselves are often slanted / biased. Lets get this economic collapse started so we can go back to living a simpler life
Jeff, I love you. I am only saying this publicly because Sabrina rocks too. :-) My 80 year old mom went into a nursing home last November mostly due to Alzheimer's/dementia...which her mom died from. Because I struggle to keep my blood sugar down and also have severe insomnia like both of them had/have...I've been very scared I'll get Alzheimer's. I know that both high blood sugar and not sleeping contribute. I have thought about buying DHA supplements due to people pushing omega 3 fats and the fact that not everyone's body can properly convert ALA to DHA. I am tired of taking pills (in general) and recently cut back on my multivitamin/minerals pills by 50% as I think I was getting too much of certain things. (I still take extra D with K2 as that IS a problem for me, along with extra calcium/magnesium/zinc.) I haven't "loved" Dr. Fuhrman for a while, but when I recently saw a video of him saying that women shouldn't eat more than 1,200 calories a day (1,400 - 1,500 max...if they worked out tons), I got downright pissed off. He his now telling people to starve themselves, especially if female!!
Thank you so much for alerting us to this. It is so hard to be sure whom to trust. Everyone seems to have biases and is prone to use any study to confirm them.
ii appreciate the exact amount of If not over 1000mg, it doesn't get to your brain. Now im still contemplating, do that or just forget it stick to REAL foods, example 2 tablespoons ground flax a day even though ALA omega 3.
Another great video, vegsource! I wish every person who got that email from Dr. Fuhrman about this latest study could see your video. How many people on Dr. Fuhrman's mailing list do you think actually took the time to seek out the actual article like you did? I would bet none.
Wow, I am blown away by your incredible dedication to uncovering facts and conducting detailed investigations on your channel! Your content is truly enlightening and refreshing. I appreciate the effort you put into bringing us well-researched information and presenting it in such an engaging way. Keep up the fantastic work, and I can't wait to see what fascinating topics you delve into next! You deserve all the recognition for the valuable content you provide. Thank you!
I thank you for your research - very thought provoking I'd love to hear Furhmans's rebuttal. As always, there's always two sides to any story, but It sounds like Furhman's been busted.
The reason I don't buy supplements from "gurus" or anyone online. I was convinced of this with Fuhrman when he touted his Omega-3 supplement versus other vegan ones due to his special process of handling & shipping. Too bad because I think Fuhrman has done a lot of good work on his "G-BOMB" stuff and other work. Personally, I do believe the Omega-3 problem is real and that the synthesis of ALA to DHA & EPA is an issue for most vegans as well as omnivores & most other diets. For now, I just follow an ovo-pescatarian diet, just eating eggs when I go out to breakfast (maybe once a week) and fish twice a week (good source of Omega-3 DHA & EPA via sardines & salmon mainly). I also consume a lot of ground up chia & flax seeds (will try hemp soon), realizing most of the ALA is likely not converted over to the more useful EPA & DHA. Looking for an Omega-3 (preferably vegan supplement) for EPA & DHA, but may go to a fish oil supplement for the time being that my sister has done. Any ideas from anyone would be appreciated. Great information, and why I stick to ZOE and Carvalho among a few other sites, though in the long run for the health of the planet & animal cruelty combined with health, I believe a vegan diet or at least the Blue Zones diets are the way to go for most people (some people need other diets).
@@acdcmiami Yeah, I'm looking for an algae supplement so I'm confident I can ditch the fish. Really the only reason I eat fish. Any recommendations are appreciated. Not a big fan of supplements, but I think this one is necessary.
Thank you for another debunking video! I appreciate you and your work! I love how you dont let these snake oil salesman get away with their scams! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
As one who adheres to a WFPB diet, I appreciate your monitoring the claims and assertions of vegan doctors. To the extent they were trained in science, they should welcome your efforts, admit any mistakes in their research, and when they disagree with your analysis, engage in an honest scientific debate to the benefit of the general public. Thank you.
Another devastating analysis of the confusion Fuhrman bases his EPA/DHA claims on. Regarding the quote from the paper: "Although we did not observe a significant linear relationship between dietary omega-3 fatty acid intake and risk of cognitive decline, risk of cognitive decline decreased when the intake of omega-3 fatty acids exceeded 1.0 g/d". I read this as referring to any source of omega-3, whether it is ALA (plant food, not supplements), EPA or DHA. Recall the IOM recommendation for omega-3 is 1.1 (f) - 1.6 (m) g/d, based (not on deficiency studies, which arise only for people on extremely artificial tube/formula-fed diets, but) on the average intake of the high fat diet US population. If you watched Jeff Novick's 'From Oil to Nuts' talk, he goes through how virtually every low fat plant food has around 0.1 g of ALA per serving, meeting the 1.6g/d is very easy on a sufficient-calorie low fat plant-based diet. By Fuhrman's own logic of quoting this study (regardless of how valid the claim actually is), if you simply eat a low fat plant-based diet then 'risk of cognitive decline decreased', yet the guy constantly tries to bash low fat vegans as seriously risking brain-damage. The guy is incoherent on this topic.
I like Dr. Fuhrman’s GBOMBS nutrition. I think that he gets weird about judging people who aren’t following his diet exactly. I wouldn’t buy any of his supplements. I don’t why he is in the snake oil supplement business. Isn’t he rich enough? I saw his garden video. There are so many unanswered questions about DHA and health. I continue to include 2 tablespoons of freshly ground Chia, flax and a palm of walnuts in my daily smoothies. I have learned from studies? That your body is better at converting those plant forms of Omega 3s to the longer chains if you make your body work for it. I don’t know but at least I know that I’m getting some fiber. 😂. Thanks for your video recent subscriber.
Send me a link to the study. I expect it was done by people who sell DHA and was a very very weak study, designed to scare up money into their own pockets. That's how a lot of the DHA "research" is done.
So sorry to hear and see that both of you, you and Dr. Fuhrman, didn't take into account further studies that have been made about DHA and EPA on the effect on humans. It's not just about dementia. (Algae) omega 3 is so incredibly important to us, especially kids. They earn better grades, learn faster and easier, have less mood swings in puberty. I notice a difference in my cognitive function within a day when I haven't taken algae oil (not the brand Dr. Fuhrman promotes - I couldn't even get my hands on it as I live in Germany) for a while. My joints and back don't hurt as much, my skin gets clear faster from an acne breakout, my skin becomes softer. Recently, I watched a video from a German opthalmologist who tried to reduce his eye dryness by taking omega 3s (fish oil in his case). He measured several parameters in his eyes with the devices he uses every day on patients in his doctor's office and the results were impressively positive. I will continue to take algae oil as it has so many benefits I can list them all. However, I never take any omega 3 in form of pills as they already rancid when you buy them - not recommended! And when you start a new bottle of algae oil, make sure to use it up in at most 3 months from opening it! I am a female and vegan for almost 30 years now. Since I started the algae oil, even my monthly bleedings have become less intensive and I don't lose as much blood as I used to before the oil.
What would you do if there were no algal oil supplements? For most of history until the last 20 or 30 years or however long it's been since algal oil supplements have been around, you couldn't get DHA on a vegan diet. You couldn't swim to the bottom of the ocean and eat algae all day like the fish do.
Actually, Dr.Fuhrman is quite careful in his videos to give people the recipes to make many of the products he sells, he advises them it's better to make the recipes themselves, rather than buying the sauces he sells, for example; to paint him as a conman or snake oil salesman is both false and mean-spirited. Furthermore, he tells people how they can access nutrients from fruits, vegetables and other plant foods. Plant foods are full of phytochemicals that build health in the body, many of which cannot be obtained in a simple vegan, starch-based diet. I really don't understand your penchant for attacking vegan health experts when your energies could be better applied in debunking the Jordan Peterson carnivore diet type of scams. Moreover, I've seen video in which you teach people to eat white rice and frozen vegetables which is far inferior to the lessons in nutritious food preparation that Dr. Fuhrman makes freely available.
This video was about how Dr. Fuhrman misrepresented a study he described as "groundbreaking" for the purpose of selling his supplement. I am not sure what relevance your comments have.
The video is aimed at the vegan community so a video debunking the carnivore diet would be preaching to the converted. I value this video as so many vegans are unnecessarily anxious about omega 3, because the belief expensive supplements for omega 3 are required on the vegan diet has spread. It is important to have a good scientific evidence-base and that means challenging misinformation and conflicts of interest being declared.
@@charlesshaw7091when I take seven seas cod liver oil, my nails become longer and stronger. The scientific study may not be the greatest, but there might be some truth in taking omega 3 supplements for some periods in your life. A podcast between Jeff Nelson and Dr Fuhrman is better for the reader. Where is the response from Dr Fuhman’s office to this critical review?
Jeff; as usual sorting out the bullshit from the facts. nicely done. blessings as you continue this good work. Could you do a piece on B12? I am told I have low B12 but I am confused as exactly what type of B12 to consume. thanks.
Please, keep keeping an eye on those like Dr. Furman. We have enough of those in the non-vegan world, how could this marketing trend also infiltrated the small vegan population? I hope, Mr. Jeff, that you include these type of marketing trends in the current history of our vegan era. A contagious merketing trend worse than Covid 19.
thank you SO much for this! For someone who rarely eats seafodo omega 3 ( i do have 2 tablespoons of ground flax I grind myself, everyday), you mention you dont think anyone should supplement any omega 3 vegan or otherwise? I have been taking about 600 mg of vegan dha,twice a week for about 1-2 years After this brilliant Video was going to switch to a higher vegan DHA supplement 500mg so take 3 of them (1500mg) twice weekly. Avoid ANY supplement or do as insurance? THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING OWRK ON SHARING THIS! open to feedback!
Thank you very much for you review and analysis of this. Excellent job as I have seen from you before. Omega 3 research is very speculative at this point. ?? of need for this. The brain has a lot of fat but very low turnover for that. It is impossible to do a randomized control trial expecially for the long term of 20 or more years needed for it. Bayesian analysis with or without help from mendelian randomization will help us in the future to determine signifigantance.
The less variables you need to study and eliminate from a study, the less time and work you have to do. Therefore the less money you have to spend on the study. Therefore the more money you pocket....
I appreciate your work on DHA/omega3 and the brain, but what about studies on Omega 3's other purpoted benefits like heart health and lowering inflammation?
One question: it is correct to say that this kind of studies, perspective cohort, might be week but necessary because there is no other way to prove some particular substance effects? Like smoking if I am not wrong it's proved to be unhealthy and a cause of cancer by the same kind of studies, right? Thx.
I do agree that some issues can become very clear with research other than Randomized Controlled Trials. However when omega-3 supplements have been tested directly against control groups in well-done RCTs, they have never been found to decrease dementia or Alzheimer's. The evidence against smoking was strong and consistent, most researchers didn't believe it would be ethical to have a study where you required people to smoke for 10 years to compare to people not smoking. I do agree with you that evidence can be relevant gathered in different ways, if that's your point. Thanks!
Oh I was influenced by the fact that the Omega 3 at regular levels doesn't get to the brain but I still worry I'm not getting enough Omega 3 since I just stopped having Flax seeds and Omega 3 algae oil. 😀
Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in our health, particularly for our brain health. But how do you know if you have enough? It's time to test, not guess. Consider getting an Omega-Index test to measure your levels accurately. A result below 4 may indicate a problem, which can have serious implications for your well-being. Experts often recommend aiming for a level around 8 to optimize health outcomes. Boosting your Omega-Index isn't just about following a one-size-fits-all suggestion to consume 1g of omega-3s. While flax, chia, and other plant-based sources can contribute, it's important to understand that some individuals may face genetic challenges in converting these omega-3s into the long-chain forms that specifically benefit brain health. Supplementing with vegan sources of DHA, can help and the dose can be tested to get your level up, in other words, you don't need to follow the 1g suggestions. Dr. Fuhrma has more extensive clinical experience than most and emphasizes the importance of supplementation based on his observations of patients. Rather than assuming his intentions are solely profit-driven, it's crucial to consider the knowledge he has gained through his practice. He has explained this numerous times and it is sobering and scary. In a world where utopian visions of the perfect diet are often promoted, it's important to approach nutritional recommendations with caution. Don't fall into the trap of blindly following population-based studies that may not fully apply to your unique physiology. Be your own authority by seeking individualized information through lab testing. By understanding your personal Omega-Index and taking necessary supplementation when indicated, you can make informed choices about your health. Remember, relying solely on population studies without personalized insights may leave you unaware of your specific needs. Stay informed, stay proactive! If you watch the above video and think you don't need supplementation, then you have been misled. Utopias never end well, don't have your head in the sand, get tested.
Excellent points here, Dr. Thank you for this level-headed comment. I’m a long-time vegan who was recently tested for Omega 3 level and I was very low at 2.9. Yikes. That was a big surprise to me. So I’ve started supplementing. What else is one to do?🤷🏻♀️
Can you show a single quality study that shows 10 drops or even 20 drops a day causes any harm. The fixation on "not even a drop" is not supported by any evidence. Its just a slogan for those who don't spend the time to look at the science with a reasonable amount of investigation. Even Esselstyn has never produced any evidence suggesting 10 drops or 20 drops is harmful. A quick spray of pan to stop food from sticking delivers so little oil it couldn't possibly produce measureable harm. (hence no study showing such) Not a drop.... is a psychological edict, not something based on physical science or reality.
Mr Jeff, what are your thoughts on the ka'chava superfood supplement. It is claimed to be vegan, organic, and have about 85 superfoods of the world. They say it contains about every mineral and vitamin needed. I recently tried it. I had never tried anything like this before. I feel it gives energy and satiety. It could possibly be so many nutrients in such a high amount. I can not post a link because RUclips deletes links, possibly not if its linking to RUclips, so I will try a different link.
Hi there - I don't know what that is, but did a quick search and looks like a milkshake kinda thing, that contains a lot of good foods. I don't see any healthy claims they are making though, so nothing to question about it. Looks delish. I somewhat limit taking too many calories in liquid form myself. Prefer to eat my food, plus it can be too easy for me to overeat calories when I'm drinking them!
@@Jeffs60 Iol who are these people you speak of? I totally agree with your point about negativity, and that is why I am pointing it out... With all best wishes for your and your family's continued health and happiness...
@@AlanH634 I couldn't possibly, it is a highly contentious issue... I believe that there is no scientific agreement and no firm conclusions around this matter and I personally don't know nearly enough about it to "point out any inaccuracies"... Please feel free to do so yourself if you have found or know of some or you have something helpful to add to the conversation... My point was not about the accuracy or not of the scientific information but about the personal attack which I see taking place... And which is something which actually obscures any science vs making it clearer...
@@doddsalfa Do you think it was honest of Dr. Fuhrman to leave out all the important details of the study in his article? You think that was by accident?
Usually, not always, if any of these people are trying to sell something, it should be discarded. I have found very few exceptions. I'm 82 and don't use supplements. I do use Flaxseed and a little Chia mainly for fiber but also a good source of protein. VegSource deserves a big thank you for keeping us informed. I appreciate you.
Thank You so much for this presentation! I like that you don't guess anything, but you just look up the actual facts and present it in an easy to understand way. This is indeed a very important topic to talk about.
Another job well done Jeff, I really appreciate that you scrutinize these various claims of people in regards to supplements.
This is why I don't trust doctors who sell supplements. Thanks for the info! I learned a lot.
> This is why I don't trust doctors who sell supplements.
Add "Andrew Kaufman" to your list.
@@rabbitcreative I have no idea who that is. lol
@@suicune2001 > I have no idea who that is
Just another hack selling miracles-in-a-bottle.
@@rabbitcreative Ah ok. Duly noted!
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I am so grateful for people like Jeff who do the hard work that the rest of us don't have the time or the expertise to do. Nutrition studies can be a confusing mess to us lay people, and Jeff breaks it all down for us in language that's easy to understand. This video, as well as other videos that Jeff has done on Dr. Fuhrman, makes it clear that Fuhrman is not a trustworthy source of information. I wish there was a reliable source that rates these doctors and diet gurus so that we can know who is more trustworthy.
Thanks for the corrections on this inferior 'science'. I shared it to my social medias. People need to know.
Always grateful that you are always there to correct false data. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
This video is greatly appreciated. I think it is very clear that Dr. Fuhrman's representation of the study was extremely dishonest, and his motivation for engaging in such behavior is the sale of his overpriced supplement. Unfortunately, Dr. Furhman is likely laughing all the way to the bank.
Thank you very much for being so thorough and exposing these facts. I almost trusted Dr. Fuhrman I especially like where you compared the Kirkland brand compared to his crazy.
The figures lie… And the liars figure. Thanks Jeff! Your research is invaluable!!!
Kudos, Jeff! Your analysis is spot on. I was considering taking this very one you mentioned. I'm done and NOT going ahead with any purchase of DHA. Thank you for your continued work against the lies. You are a real truth seeker! Let's share this with all we know.
Same here. Was about to make this purchase last week. I cut out nuts and seeds to lose weight and thought I should supplement in the meantime.
Thanks a lot! I always look forward you new video.
I don't trust anyone anymore!!!! Fuhrman should respond with a video, however, he won't. There are hardly any debates anymore on ANY issue.
Everyone's out to make a buck and lieing / distorting studies. The studies themselves are often slanted / biased.
Lets get this economic collapse started so we can go back to living a simpler life
Agreed
Always do your homework based on what humans say. All of us can be guilty
of confirmation bias to prove our point of view. Me-vegan for many years.
Amazing detail breakdown and analysis on the subject matter. Wow, great stuff Jeff! Thank you. 👍
Jeff, I love you. I am only saying this publicly because Sabrina rocks too. :-) My 80 year old mom went into a nursing home last November mostly due to Alzheimer's/dementia...which her mom died from. Because I struggle to keep my blood sugar down and also have severe insomnia like both of them had/have...I've been very scared I'll get Alzheimer's. I know that both high blood sugar and not sleeping contribute. I have thought about buying DHA supplements due to people pushing omega 3 fats and the fact that not everyone's body can properly convert ALA to DHA. I am tired of taking pills (in general) and recently cut back on my multivitamin/minerals pills by 50% as I think I was getting too much of certain things. (I still take extra D with K2 as that IS a problem for me, along with extra calcium/magnesium/zinc.) I haven't "loved" Dr. Fuhrman for a while, but when I recently saw a video of him saying that women shouldn't eat more than 1,200 calories a day (1,400 - 1,500 max...if they worked out tons), I got downright pissed off. He his now telling people to starve themselves, especially if female!!
The Brain Docs, neurologists and authors say you do not need supplements.
I am actually embarrassed for Dr. Fuhrman. He truly has no shame.
@@rainbowsquash673 do you have any videos/articles that expose something Greger has said or recommended?
@@rainbowsquash673 Greger dont sell any supplement or snake oil, just books.
@julot the proceeds from dr. Greger books go to charity
@@optimaldietcoach1705 Which "charity" do you think Dr. Greger "donates" the proceeds to? I'll give you three guesses.
@@optimaldietcoach1705 his charity to pay his fat salary!
Thank you so much for alerting us to this. It is so hard to be sure whom to trust. Everyone seems to have biases and is prone to use any study to confirm them.
Thanks for the in depth look at this. Looking forward to more reporting on your use of B12.
Superb video- thanks for taking the time to put it together!
Jeff- this was your best DHA video to date. Thank you for doing what you do.
ii appreciate the exact amount of If not over 1000mg, it doesn't get to your brain. Now im still contemplating, do that or just forget it stick to REAL foods, example 2 tablespoons ground flax a day even though ALA omega 3.
Another great video, vegsource! I wish every person who got that email from Dr. Fuhrman about this latest study could see your video. How many people on Dr. Fuhrman's mailing list do you think actually took the time to seek out the actual article like you did? I would bet none.
Another great video exposing deceptive claims. Dr Fuhrman should be ashamed of himself. He gives WFPB opponents excuses to criticize us.
Well said.
Wow, I am blown away by your incredible dedication to uncovering facts and conducting detailed investigations on your channel! Your content is truly enlightening and refreshing. I appreciate the effort you put into bringing us well-researched information and presenting it in such an engaging way. Keep up the fantastic work, and I can't wait to see what fascinating topics you delve into next! You deserve all the recognition for the valuable content you provide. Thank you!
I thank you for your research - very thought provoking I'd love to hear Furhmans's rebuttal. As always, there's always two sides to any story, but It sounds like Furhman's been busted.
You must like nutritarian word salads.
The reason I don't buy supplements from "gurus" or anyone online. I was convinced of this with Fuhrman when he touted his Omega-3 supplement versus other vegan ones due to his special process of handling & shipping.
Too bad because I think Fuhrman has done a lot of good work on his "G-BOMB" stuff and other work.
Personally, I do believe the Omega-3 problem is real and that the synthesis of ALA to DHA & EPA is an issue for most vegans as well as omnivores & most other diets.
For now, I just follow an ovo-pescatarian diet, just eating eggs when I go out to breakfast (maybe once a week) and fish twice a week (good source of Omega-3 DHA & EPA via sardines & salmon mainly). I also consume a lot of ground up chia & flax seeds (will try hemp soon), realizing most of the ALA is likely not converted over to the more useful EPA & DHA.
Looking for an Omega-3 (preferably vegan supplement) for EPA & DHA, but may go to a fish oil supplement for the time being that my sister has done. Any ideas from anyone would be appreciated.
Great information, and why I stick to ZOE and Carvalho among a few other sites, though in the long run for the health of the planet & animal cruelty combined with health, I believe a vegan diet or at least the Blue Zones diets are the way to go for most people (some people need other diets).
What about Algae sups for omega 3?
@@acdcmiami Yeah, I'm looking for an algae supplement so I'm confident I can ditch the fish. Really the only reason I eat fish. Any recommendations are appreciated. Not a big fan of supplements, but I think this one is necessary.
GO VEGAN. FISHING KILLS THE OCEAN
Thank you for another debunking video! I appreciate you and your work! I love how you dont let these snake oil salesman get away with their scams! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
Thank you for your diligence in helping the public to be a critical thinker. I’m glad to discover your website and is grateful for all you do.
As one who adheres to a WFPB diet, I appreciate your monitoring the claims and assertions of vegan doctors. To the extent they were trained in science, they should welcome your efforts, admit any mistakes in their research, and when they disagree with your analysis, engage in an honest scientific debate to the benefit of the general public. Thank you.
Another devastating analysis of the confusion Fuhrman bases his EPA/DHA claims on. Regarding the quote from the paper: "Although we did not observe a significant linear relationship between dietary omega-3 fatty acid intake and risk of cognitive decline, risk of cognitive decline decreased when the intake of omega-3 fatty acids exceeded 1.0 g/d". I read this as referring to any source of omega-3, whether it is ALA (plant food, not supplements), EPA or DHA. Recall the IOM recommendation for omega-3 is 1.1 (f) - 1.6 (m) g/d, based (not on deficiency studies, which arise only for people on extremely artificial tube/formula-fed diets, but) on the average intake of the high fat diet US population. If you watched Jeff Novick's 'From Oil to Nuts' talk, he goes through how virtually every low fat plant food has around 0.1 g of ALA per serving, meeting the 1.6g/d is very easy on a sufficient-calorie low fat plant-based diet. By Fuhrman's own logic of quoting this study (regardless of how valid the claim actually is), if you simply eat a low fat plant-based diet then 'risk of cognitive decline decreased', yet the guy constantly tries to bash low fat vegans as seriously risking brain-damage. The guy is incoherent on this topic.
Thank you for calling out this shill blog post and liar.
Keep them coming Jeff 👏👏👏👏
You legend.
Helping us sniff out the garbage!
I like Dr. Fuhrman’s GBOMBS nutrition. I think that he gets weird about judging people who aren’t following his diet exactly. I wouldn’t buy any of his supplements. I don’t why he is in the snake oil supplement business. Isn’t he rich enough? I saw his garden video. There are so many unanswered questions about DHA and health. I continue to include 2 tablespoons of freshly ground Chia, flax and a palm of walnuts in my daily smoothies. I have learned from studies? That your body is better at converting those plant forms of Omega 3s to the longer chains if you make your body work for it. I don’t know but at least I know that I’m getting some fiber. 😂. Thanks for your video recent subscriber.
Can't stand the man myself and he is always distorting the truth. He is a money hungry creep. lol So happy someone calls him out on it. Thank you!
Ask the people that live in the small towns of Sardinia and eat the same way they did 100 years ago if they take DHA supplements. No they don’t.
Wow! Your analysis / observations are amazing and helped prevent me from wasting money. Thanks so much.
Thank you for these videos they are very valuable
Excellent information 👍👍 Thanks Jeff 👍👏
Thank you so much Jeff for all your great work. Much appreciated.
idk man seeing the study where brain shrinkage tripled with average DHA levels vs lightly supplemented gives me enough to take it to be conservative.
Send me a link to the study. I expect it was done by people who sell DHA and was a very very weak study, designed to scare up money into their own pockets. That's how a lot of the DHA "research" is done.
Wow, amazing debunking. Thanks!
It’s better to do joint podcast to allow Dr Fuhrman to defend this blog.
Objectively speaking - any dr who facts check another Dr is worth the our time.
Thank you! Great research!
So sorry to hear and see that both of you, you and Dr. Fuhrman, didn't take into account further studies that have been made about DHA and EPA on the effect on humans. It's not just about dementia. (Algae) omega 3 is so incredibly important to us, especially kids. They earn better grades, learn faster and easier, have less mood swings in puberty. I notice a difference in my cognitive function within a day when I haven't taken algae oil (not the brand Dr. Fuhrman promotes - I couldn't even get my hands on it as I live in Germany) for a while. My joints and back don't hurt as much, my skin gets clear faster from an acne breakout, my skin becomes softer. Recently, I watched a video from a German opthalmologist who tried to reduce his eye dryness by taking omega 3s (fish oil in his case). He measured several parameters in his eyes with the devices he uses every day on patients in his doctor's office and the results were impressively positive. I will continue to take algae oil as it has so many benefits I can list them all. However, I never take any omega 3 in form of pills as they already rancid when you buy them - not recommended! And when you start a new bottle of algae oil, make sure to use it up in at most 3 months from opening it! I am a female and vegan for almost 30 years now. Since I started the algae oil, even my monthly bleedings have become less intensive and I don't lose as much blood as I used to before the oil.
Thank you for your anecdote. Unfortunately, anecdotes are not equivalent to research.
What would you do if there were no algal oil supplements? For most of history until the last 20 or 30 years or however long it's been since algal oil supplements have been around, you couldn't get DHA on a vegan diet. You couldn't swim to the bottom of the ocean and eat algae all day like the fish do.
@@dj-fe4ck Fortunately, we live in a modern world with modern medicine around, so you don't have to brew up herbs over a woodfire ;)
@@turnerandrew-u2q Please, just get educated instead of *ull***tting around and risk the health of other ppl.
"I notice a difference in my cognitive function within a day when I haven't taken algae oil"
That's called the placebo effect.
Thank you for your analysis if that Chinese study. It was very informative.
Actually, Dr.Fuhrman is quite careful in his videos to give people the recipes to make many of the products he sells, he advises them it's better to make the recipes themselves, rather than buying the sauces he sells, for example; to paint him as a conman or snake oil salesman is both false and mean-spirited. Furthermore, he tells people how they can access nutrients from fruits, vegetables and other plant foods. Plant foods are full of phytochemicals that build health in the body, many of which cannot be obtained in a simple vegan, starch-based diet. I really don't understand your penchant for attacking vegan health experts when your energies could be better applied in debunking the Jordan Peterson carnivore diet type of scams. Moreover, I've seen video in which you teach people to eat white rice and frozen vegetables which is far inferior to the lessons in nutritious food preparation that Dr. Fuhrman makes freely available.
This video was about how Dr. Fuhrman misrepresented a study he described as "groundbreaking" for the purpose of selling his supplement. I am not sure what relevance your comments have.
The video is aimed at the vegan community so a video debunking the carnivore diet would be preaching to the converted. I value this video as so many vegans are unnecessarily anxious about omega 3, because the belief expensive supplements for omega 3 are required on the vegan diet has spread. It is important to have a good scientific evidence-base and that means challenging misinformation and conflicts of interest being declared.
@@charlesshaw7091when I take seven seas cod liver oil, my nails become longer and stronger. The scientific study may not be the greatest, but there might be some truth in taking omega 3 supplements for some periods in your life.
A podcast between Jeff Nelson and Dr Fuhrman is better for the reader.
Where is the response from Dr Fuhman’s office to this critical review?
Thanks for telling the truth.
A very compelling analysis! Thank you.
Jeff; as usual sorting out the bullshit from the facts. nicely done. blessings as you continue this good work. Could you do a piece on B12? I am told I have low B12 but I am confused as exactly what type of B12 to consume. thanks.
Cyano is safer, cheaper and last longer, it is also the most studied form by far.
@@Julottt isn't it problematic for people with MTHFR mutation? Aren't methyl forms of B vitamins safer for them?
@@Rose_Ou I dont know but i never heard of any problems related to this.
Please, keep keeping an eye on those like Dr. Furman. We have enough of those in the non-vegan world, how could this marketing trend also infiltrated the small vegan population? I hope, Mr. Jeff, that you include these type of marketing trends in the current history of our vegan era. A contagious merketing trend worse than Covid 19.
thank you SO much for this! For someone who rarely eats seafodo omega 3 ( i do have 2 tablespoons of ground flax I grind myself, everyday), you mention you dont think anyone should supplement any omega 3 vegan or otherwise? I have been taking about 600 mg of vegan dha,twice a week for about 1-2 years After this brilliant Video was going to switch to a higher vegan DHA supplement 500mg so take 3 of them (1500mg) twice weekly. Avoid ANY supplement or do as insurance? THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING OWRK ON SHARING THIS! open to feedback!
Dr Greger said he would consider to take dha and epa supplements🤔
🤔Very helpful. Cannot thank you enough.
Thank you very much for you review and analysis of this. Excellent job as I have seen from you before. Omega 3 research is very speculative at this point. ?? of need for this. The brain has a lot of fat but very low turnover for that. It is impossible to do a randomized control trial expecially for the long term of 20 or more years needed for it. Bayesian analysis with or without help from mendelian randomization will help us in the future to determine signifigantance.
You look smart dude👏 keep on making such amazing videos
The less variables you need to study and eliminate from a study, the less time and work you have to do. Therefore the less money you have to spend on the study. Therefore the more money you pocket....
I appreciate your work on DHA/omega3 and the brain, but what about studies on Omega 3's other purpoted benefits like heart health and lowering inflammation?
Great Video!!
Nutritional science is a circus.
Why not just consume freshly ground flax or chia, and keep omega 6 fats really low since 3 and 6 compete for the same processing pathway?
One question: it is correct to say that this kind of studies, perspective cohort, might be week but necessary because there is no other way to prove some particular substance effects? Like smoking if I am not wrong it's proved to be unhealthy and a cause of cancer by the same kind of studies, right? Thx.
I do agree that some issues can become very clear with research other than Randomized Controlled Trials. However when omega-3 supplements have been tested directly against control groups in well-done RCTs, they have never been found to decrease dementia or Alzheimer's. The evidence against smoking was strong and consistent, most researchers didn't believe it would be ethical to have a study where you required people to smoke for 10 years to compare to people not smoking. I do agree with you that evidence can be relevant gathered in different ways, if that's your point. Thanks!
you definitely don't need to take omega 3 supplements
Fuhrman is another chosen race exemplar
Oh I was influenced by the fact that the Omega 3 at regular levels doesn't get to the brain but I still worry I'm not getting enough Omega 3 since I just stopped having Flax seeds and Omega 3 algae oil. 😀
How were participants in the study who developed Alzeihmers able to complete the questionnaires on their own?!
This helps clear up some of the fog on this issue. Why is it become such a hot, almost polical issue?
Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in our health, particularly for our brain health. But how do you know if you have enough? It's time to test, not guess. Consider getting an Omega-Index test to measure your levels accurately. A result below 4 may indicate a problem, which can have serious implications for your well-being. Experts often recommend aiming for a level around 8 to optimize health outcomes.
Boosting your Omega-Index isn't just about following a one-size-fits-all suggestion to consume 1g of omega-3s. While flax, chia, and other plant-based sources can contribute, it's important to understand that some individuals may face genetic challenges in converting these omega-3s into the long-chain forms that specifically benefit brain health. Supplementing with vegan sources of DHA, can help and the dose can be tested to get your level up, in other words, you don't need to follow the 1g suggestions. Dr. Fuhrma has more extensive clinical experience than most and emphasizes the importance of supplementation based on his observations of patients. Rather than assuming his intentions are solely profit-driven, it's crucial to consider the knowledge he has gained through his practice. He has explained this numerous times and it is sobering and scary.
In a world where utopian visions of the perfect diet are often promoted, it's important to approach nutritional recommendations with caution. Don't fall into the trap of blindly following population-based studies that may not fully apply to your unique physiology. Be your own authority by seeking individualized information through lab testing. By understanding your personal Omega-Index and taking necessary supplementation when indicated, you can make informed choices about your health. Remember, relying solely on population studies without personalized insights may leave you unaware of your specific needs. Stay informed, stay proactive! If you watch the above video and think you don't need supplementation, then you have been misled. Utopias never end well, don't have your head in the sand, get tested.
Watch my series on DHA supplements and testing. It’s largely bullshit. 🤷♂️ Beware of doctors pushing pills and potions. 😂
Excellent points here, Dr. Thank you for this level-headed comment. I’m a long-time vegan who was recently tested for Omega 3 level and I was very low at 2.9. Yikes. That was a big surprise to me. So I’ve started supplementing. What else is one to do?🤷🏻♀️
@@dancingonhands Thank you for your comment :)
JEFF IS BACK
no oil, not even a drop
Can you show a single quality study that shows 10 drops or even 20 drops a day causes any harm.
The fixation on "not even a drop" is not supported by any evidence.
Its just a slogan for those who don't spend the time to look at the science with a reasonable amount of investigation.
Even Esselstyn has never produced any evidence suggesting 10 drops or 20 drops is harmful.
A quick spray of pan to stop food from sticking delivers so little oil it couldn't possibly produce measureable harm. (hence no study showing such)
Not a drop.... is a psychological edict, not something based on physical science or reality.
A drop is not even 1 gram of fat.
@@StanDupp6371 I think Esselstyn is a cardiologist.
Mr Jeff, what are your thoughts on the ka'chava superfood supplement. It is claimed to be vegan, organic, and have about 85 superfoods of the world. They say it contains about every mineral and vitamin needed. I recently tried it. I had never tried anything like this before. I feel it gives energy and satiety. It could possibly be so many nutrients in such a high amount. I can not post a link because RUclips deletes links, possibly not if its linking to RUclips, so I will try a different link.
No, all links are deleted.
Hi there - I don't know what that is, but did a quick search and looks like a milkshake kinda thing, that contains a lot of good foods. I don't see any healthy claims they are making though, so nothing to question about it. Looks delish. I somewhat limit taking too many calories in liquid form myself. Prefer to eat my food, plus it can be too easy for me to overeat calories when I'm drinking them!
@@vegsource thank you.
Wish I saw this BEFORE I ordered 3 bottles of it. 🙄
WHY excatly don’t you recommend any Omega3 supplements? 🤔 I am new to the channel… thnx
I have a playlist you can ruclips.net/p/PLYmM_Ej6JHAn9vcO4jzd4lQxbGxrqdTsm
I limit my supplements after seeing my liver enzymes spike.
do you have social media (instagram etc.) anymore?
I don’t.
@@vegsource is there any way to contact you besides instagram?
Is this a ChiSquare/Correlation analysis? Sounds like it. as in good better best,
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Dr Fuhrman has done more for the plant based community than this wanna be researcher has ever and will ever do.
He is the worst plant based doctor. He's a charlatan. Even if he sold no supplements, he would still be just as bad for other reasons.
What has he "done"? Make a mockery of being a doctor?
I assume your amount of supplementation should depend on where your bloodlevels are.
I think DHA supplementation is all bunk.
@@relaxgood5214 Ok.
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You really seem ljke you are holding on to a grudge and have been for a long long time...
Why not point out inaccuracies in Jeff's video instead of making pointless comments?
@@Jeffs60 Iol who are these people you speak of? I totally agree with your point about negativity, and that is why I am pointing it out... With all best wishes for your and your family's continued health and happiness...
@@AlanH634 I couldn't possibly, it is a highly contentious issue... I believe that there is no scientific agreement and no firm conclusions around this matter and I personally don't know nearly enough about it to "point out any inaccuracies"... Please feel free to do so yourself if you have found or know of some or you have something helpful to add to the conversation... My point was not about the accuracy or not of the scientific information but about the personal attack which I see taking place... And which is something which actually obscures any science vs making it clearer...
Your toxic hate towards dr.Fuhrman continues
Fuhrman's toxic behavior continues.....
@@AlanH634 call science toxic if you want
Fuhrman is a charlatan
@@doddsalfa Do you think it was honest of Dr. Fuhrman to leave out all the important details of the study in his article? You think that was by accident?
Fuhrman is the worst plant based doctor. Even if he didn't sell any supplements he would be just as bad for other reasons.
You love your propaganda
@@rainbowsquash673 no I'm real bot